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Care for our Natural Resources

 "Past, Present and Future of Conservation Districts"

Our History

Our Mission

Soil and Water Districts began in 1935 when the U.S. was in the middle of the worst man made ecological disaster - The Dust Bowl.  
The Wood SWCD was chartered in 1949. 

Dedicated to the care of the environment through responsible land and water policies, conservation practices, development, oversight and environmental education.

Our Vision

To be recognized as the lead Wood County Agency providing innovative tools to protect natural resources and enhance the quality of life for present and future generations.

The Latest Conservation News.

Current Event & Programs 

Fill your calendar with exciting, educational events for farmers, families, residential homeowners of all ages. Follow the Wood Soil and Water Conservation District on Facebook for event information or TEXT @swcdfarm to 810-10 to be added to a text message group that will keep you up to date. Check out the Events tab for more activities. 
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​CRP Contract Management
Forbs Order Form
​Order deadline is Friday, June 12, 2020.

Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
Application Deadline is May 29, 2020

Contact Becky Duncan or Kelly Copeland at the Wood County office for information:
​419-352-5172 

Official Statement from
​Director Pelanda
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The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) applauds Ohio farmers’ demonstration of voluntary conservation through the overwhelming sign up of H2Ohio best practices to reduce phosphorus in the Maumee River Watershed.  Nearly 2000 farmers submitted applications to enroll more than more than 1.1 million acres.  This far exceeded expectations for the agricultural portion of the H2Ohio program.
While the rollout of the program was very thoughtfully executed, the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a necessary reevaluation of ODA’s budget for the H2Ohio Initiative.  ODA is committed to working within the Administration’s budgetary guidelines and will communicate with farmers the status of H2Ohio going forward based upon those guidelines once they are known.

Manure BMPs

 The Ohio Department of Agriculture Division of Soil and Water Conservation would like to remind producers and nutrient applicators of laws and restrictions on manure application. Read more...

Tools to reach you. 

Serving your Natural Resource Conservation Needs

The Wood Soil and Water Conservation District strives to meet the conservation needs of Wood County residents.

Visit the district office.

Stop by to visit the staff to have questions answered, purchase conservation supplies, technical assistance, and for general natural resource guidance. 

Follow us on social media.

Social media is an inexpensive, quick way to reach the public with upcoming events, programs, concerns, and hot topics.

Join us at district sponsored events.

The Wood SWCD hosts conservation minded events throughout the year for all ages, rural and suburban landowners, and educators and conservationists.